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This fall, the provincial government decided to cancel certain changes they planned to make to social assistance rules.
In this month's On the Radar, we highlight these rules about the Transition Child Benefit and earnings exemptions, to let people know that they've not changed. We also talk about possible changes to the definition of disability and what they could mean to people living on low incomes.
This month's On the Radar looks at how some landlords trick tenants into moving out, by pretending that they need a rental unit for their own use.
Do you work with people who are poor or marginalized? On October 21, Canadians will elect the next federal government. And many marginalized people may not be on the voters' list.
This month's On the Radar describes some steps you can take to help someone exercise their right to vote.
As of October 1, 2019, the Ontario government is replacing criminal injuries compensation for victims of violent crime with the Victim Quick Response Program. This new program may help pay for certain expenses if a victim has no other money to pay for them.
This special edition of On the Radar looks at how the government describes the new program and some of the changes for victims.
Tenants living in older, more affordable units may find themselves being asked to move out so the landlord can do major repairs or renovations.
This month's On the Radar looks at what tenants can do in these situations.
People with complaints about Ontario government services and programs may be able to get help from the Ombudsman's office.
This month's On the Radar talks about the role of Ontario's Ombudsman, highlights from the latest annual report, and new responsibilities that the office has. And we tell you about related information you'll find on Steps to Justice.
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Canada considered how people's experiences with the police may be affected by belonging to a racialized community or living in a low-income neighbourhood.
This month's On the Radar looks at the Court's decision and Ontario's laws on street checks by police.
To mark Seniors' Month, the June edition of On the Radar shares some key information about elder abuse.
On April 1, 2019, fees that people pay to use Ontario’s courts went up. Some increases are as small as $1. But some are much larger, even double what they were.
This month’s On the Radar outlines some of these increases and what people can do if they can't afford the fees.
Before making a job offer, employers sometimes ask people to work trial shifts or show up for training. In some industries, for example, the restaurant business, trial shifts are not unusual.
This month's On the Radar highlights what the Employment Standards Act (ESA) says about the right to be paid for work. The ESA applies to most employees in Ontario.
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